Origin
Virginia Beach, VA
Night in Virginia Beach on Thursday
Local time
9:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Virginia Beach, VA to Windsor, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
94.2 mi
152 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Virginia Beach, VA
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Windsor, VA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 94.2-mile drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Windsor, VA is designed for a single day, taking about 1 hour and 59 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-64 and the Hampton Roads Beltway, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, making it an efficient option for getting between these two Southeast Virginia locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, it’s an economical choice for a quick trip. The drive offers a consistent experience, with no overnight stops recommended, allowing you to reach your destination within a few hours. This is a practical, no-frills journey for those prioritizing directness.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.1 miles from Virginia Beach, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 94.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 94.2-mile journey, with 72% of the drive on major roadways like I-64 and the Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 57 miles on I-64, offering a consistent pace for a considerable portion of your trip. While largely interstate, the route provides a clear path with minimal deviations. The character remains predominantly that of efficient highway travel, allowing for steady progress towards Windsor.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 57 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / Pacific Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 / Pacific Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (22nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60 / Pacific Avenue
Turn right onto US 60 / Pacific Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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22nd Street
Turn right onto 22nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15-14-13
Toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond...
9
12.7 mi into trip
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~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14B
Toward I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport...
8
91.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
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VA 33
Take the exit onto VA 33 toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge, Quinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Virginia Beach, VA and Windsor, VA, road signs point toward Richmond, Military Highway and Hampton.
Richmond
11.4 mi in
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~15m
Military Highway
11.4 mi in
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~15m
Hampton
12.7 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 57 mi | 1h 2m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 17.7 mi | 24m |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Pocahontas Trail | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 22nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| White Oak Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Stockholm Drive | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 57 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach, VA and Windsor, VA.
1
Start on 25th Street
121 ft
·
8 sec
·
25th Street
2
Turn right onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pacific Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
22nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on I 264
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 15-14-13
Toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 14B
Toward I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 64
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
10
Continue on I 64; US 60
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
57 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto VA 33
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
VA 33
Exit 205
Toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge, Quinton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on VA 33
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
New Kent Highway
14
Turn right onto US 60; VA 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pocahontas Trail
15
Continue on US 60; VA 33
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Williamsburg Road
16
Turn left onto White Oak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Oak Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Stockholm Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stockholm Drive
18
Turn left onto Rasmussen Drive
506 ft
·
27 sec
·
Rasmussen Drive
19
Turn left onto Gaardahl Drive
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
Gaardahl Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Gaardahl Drive
Trip Plan
Given its 1 hour and 59-minute duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day trip. Consider departing in the morning to avoid any potential peak traffic on the Hampton Roads Beltway. The longest stretch without a break is 57 miles on I-64, so plan for a brief stop before or after this segment if needed. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, topping up your tank before you leave Virginia Beach is a sensible step. This route is designed for efficiency, so focus on maintaining a steady pace and enjoying the direct connection.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.1 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.1 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Windsor, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Virginia Beach, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Virginia Beach, VA
This is one driving day of about 94.2 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 57 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.1 mi from Virginia Beach, VA · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Windsor, VA
The final approach into Windsor, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.73 one way
$29.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.11 | $32.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.43 | $34.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.80 | $41.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.89 | $4.52 |
| Efficient EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.24 | $3.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.19 | $6.03 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Windsor, VA
Night in Windsor on Thursday
Local time
9:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Windsor, VA covers 94.2 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.1 miles from Virginia Beach, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 / Pacific Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (22nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Virginia Beach, VA and Windsor, VA, road signs point toward Richmond, Military Highway and Hampton.
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